LEGO Science at Markham Public Library (Thornhill)- Volunteer

York Region Educational Services (YRES) is dedicated to leading community volunteerism as a proud recipient of Canada's Volunteer Award, through providing a wide range of volunteer positions in communities in the Greater Vancouver Area, Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa, and Alberta. We are looking for a LEGO Art program Volunteer—someone devoted to giving back to their community, making an impact, and who loves socializing.

The LEGO Science Volunteer is responsible for:

• First point of contact for visitors; greet and answer any questions/inquiries
• Collaborating with other volunteers and staff to ensure a smooth flow of activities
• Responsible for capturing key moments during the event - for purposes of promotion, social media, and post-event reports
• Assist in set up and clean up of activities; consistent number count of YRES property
• Providing feedback on the event
• Arriving to the event independently

Location:

📍 Thornhill Community Centre Library - 7755 Bayview Ave, Thornhill, ON L3T 4P1

Date & Time:

🗓️ Saturday, November 1st, 2025

Shift: 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Benefits:

• Volunteer hours count toward OSSD (High School Graduation)
• Develop and enhance transferrable soft skills like leadership, teamwork, and communication
• Gain experience and skills that are resumé-worthy
• Free training
• Free networking opportunities

Who We're Looking For:

✔ Minimum age: 12

✔ Able to independently arrive to work on time

✔ Passionate about volunteering and excited to learn

✔ Can commit to scheduled time of event

✔ Fluency in English

✔ Highly organized, detail-orientated and capable of managinig multiple tasks

Bonus Skills:

✔ Previous experience in event planning and coordinating

✔ Fluency/high proficiency in a language other than English considered an asset

Why you should join us:

• Earn volunteer hours for your OSSD
• Complete your hours with us and receive the official Certificate of Recognition for Community Involvement in Ontario!
• Networking events with our sponsors and partners

How to apply:

We're looking forward to meeting you! Please submit your application at https://yorkeducation.org/volunteer/

Thank you for your interest in our organization! We are a non-profit dedicated to providing cost-effective and accessible resources to the community. Our mission is to create a secure, nurturing space that inspires personal growth and fosters positive change.

To learn more and become part of our community, please visit our website at https://yorkeducation.org/

We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free selection process. Applicants requiring accommodations during the interview process are encouraged to notify Human Resources when contacted for an interview. We look forward to your applications.